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How to Identify and Fix Common Vacuum Problems ?

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The brush may be jammed please check for obstructions

Should the floor nozzle indicator light turn red it is a warning that the brush has become jammed and not turning. Switch the appliance off and disconnect the floor nozzle. Remove the brush by unclipping the release catch on the side and lifting the brush roll out.

Check For Clogs or Blocks In The Vacuum

Check the hoses, the filters, and throughout the vacuum, and clean out any blockages or clogs. Vacuums will likely also have a recommended cooldown time to ensure that the vacuum won`t overheat. You will need to wait for that time before you turn the vacuum back on.

Blockages or dirty filters may cause this to happen, the safety cut off will activate and switch off the electrical supply. If the cleaner has cut out, simply unplug and check for a blockage or dirty filters.
The brush may have jammed

If there is a blockage or build up of debris around the brush roll preventing it from turning, then the power will automatically stop and the charge light will flash red.

Pulsing red:

The battery needs to be charged. Leave the robot on the base. If it`s still not fully charged after 3 hours visit Why does my Roomba® or Braava® not turn on or charge properly?

First, reset your Hoover washing machine, and turn off the power at the wall socket. Then press and hold down both the Start/Pause and Super Rinse buttons for 3 seconds until you hear a beep sound. This should reset your machine to its default settings and allow you to use it again.
The average life expectancy of a mid-range vacuum cleaner is about six years. You can fix or replace things like blocked filters, jammed brush rolls, frayed hoses, worn-out stick vac batteries and broken accessories yourself.
A damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter or bad suction motor can cause the vacuum cleaner to shut off during use. A tripped overload on the vacuum suction motor can shut off the vacuum cleaner during use. If your vacuum has a reset button, push it; if the vacuum seems hot, let it cool off first.
The superficial causes for your VAX vacuum shutting off during use can be from blockages along the hose and body of the model. There can also be a blockage caused by a build-up of dust, dirt, hair and debris across the models` brush bar.
When less than 20% charge is remaining the bottom light will flash red indicating the battery is running low and charging is required. All of the accessories, including the powered floorhead can be attached directly onto the handheld or the reach wand.
We expect corded vacs to go for at least eight years. It`s reasonable to expect to replace a stick vac battery.
Factory reset on a Wi-Fi Connected Roomba® and Braava jet®

e Series Robots: Press and Hold the Home and Spot Clean and CLEAN button down for 20 seconds then release. 900 Series Robots: Press and Hold the Dock and Spot Clean and CLEAN button down until all LEDs illuminate.

Overheating usually occurs because the dust bag has not been emptied, filter has not been cleaned or there is a blockage in the floor tool, wand or bent hand piece. If your vacuum shuts down unexpectedly, make sure you turn the vacuum off and unplug it from the wall socket.
If there is something that has become caught in the hose in another part of the system, the airflow will be reduced and can cause overheating and a shut down. Clear out hoses, attachments, and brushes of any hair, dirt, and debris. This will allow for restored airflow and should get things going again.
The main reason why a vacuum may be emitting a smell of burning rubber is a broken belt or an object is suck. Excess hair or fur caught around the roller brush can also cause this issue. Turn off your vacuum and let it cool before doing anything.
As the owner`s manual explains, a solid red light means it`s a problem with the blower motor. A steady blinking red light means there`s a problem with the accessory attached to the Rainbow. More details can be obtained from the unit, as well as the Rexair service diagnostic app.
As the owner`s manual explains, a solid red light means it`s a problem with the blower motor. A steady blinking red light means there`s a problem with the accessory attached to the Rainbow. More details can be obtained from the unit, as well as the Rexair service diagnostic app.

Relevant Questions and Answers :

the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue

My dyson d14 animal keeps cutting in and out. When it’s on, the hole above where the filter is, keeps making a loud suction noise and it won’t clean up hair and dirt.
ANSWER : Vacuum Cleaners require AIr-Flow. Your machine is not getting any air-flow. The noise you hear is a valve opening up to prevent your machine from overheating and burning out the motor.
You probably have an obstruction somewhere in the machine. Dysons are kind of known for that in the vacuum cleaner world.
Check all air channels and clean them out. If that fixes the problem you still might have issues that caused it to clog up.

I posted the part second because it takes 24 hours to complete it.
Be sure you wash your Washable Pre-filter. It needs to dry for 24 hours. Never put it back in the machine wet.

Once it is completely dry reinstall the pre-filter and your machine should be back to normal operating functions.

Let me know f this helps.

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I cleaned out my dyson ball as it smelt when i hoovered, cleaned filters, washed out canister and took the screws out of the front bar so i could clean near the brushes.. now its making a high pitched noise and when i switch it off it makes a noise like an engine shutting down! Have i disturbed the motor?
ANSWER : Hi its Darran at Dyson.

The screws on the base of the cleaner head should not have to be removed to access the brush bar so it is possible that the brush bar has come out of alignment, hence the noise the machnie is making.

Please ensure that the soleplate has been correctly positioned and that the brush bar is aligned correctly before attempting to use the machine.

If this does not resolve the problem, please contact our Helpline on 0800 298 0298 (UK) or 1866MYDYSON (US).

Kind regards
Darran
Dyson Customer Service

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Scooba will not start clean cycle…the battery is fully charges and the power light is on but the clean light will not come on and it will not start cleaning…scooba also does not make any noise or beeps. what is wrong and how can i fix this?
ANSWER : Hi,.
.Visit to the given link and download the manul. Manual gives the solutions, which can be applied at home… (Especially go through manual’s page no 21)….
.http://www.irobot.com/images/consumer/cs/Scooba_Manual.pdf.
.Hope this has helped you….Thank you

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We have the water hooked up at the back of machine. there is a spout for the water to come in and fill the ice tray.but is does not. If we turn the water on it fills up the space under the ice basket. I keep getting red light and then the two smal llight one ice and one water come on. We can hear the motor trying to fill the ice try and then lights come on. Please help me this so I can use this product. It did not come with a manual.
ANSWER : The water inlet valve on the back of unit opens when the ice maker needs water. If the valve doesn’t seal good because of sediment or wear it will continue to drip and when the water reaches the ice maker supply tube it will freeze blocking the fill tube.. You can take the water line off the valve and watch to see if it drips.
With the fill tube blocked with ice the water can drip down the back wall or drip into the ice bin or just stop up. You can use a hairdryer to thaw the tube out.

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When I flip the switch on my sebo x1 upright, a red light comes to the brush and bag icons. However, I cleaned out the hose and checked to make sure there is no obstruction from the brush to the hose also, or from the hose to the bag. It is clear that juice is coming to the vacuum, but there is no sign of life except the two red lights.
ANSWER : Thanks for contacting fixya. You should pull out the bag and reset the machine. You should take all the user replaceable items. And turn it on. You will get lot of errors. Then turn the machine off. Put back all the accessories and the bag. Turn you machine on. This will solve your problem.

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Samsung sc8442 vacuum – has lost its suction and makes a meduim to high pitched humming noise if turn up above halfway on the suction. this also makes the red light come on. I’ve cleaned the filter and checked around a bit but cannot find out why it’s doing it…?
ANSWER : There are several filters. when you take the dust box out, you need to clean this filter as well

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Filter light keeps coming aalthough it has a new hippa filter and other filter is routinely cleaned.
ANSWER : Check that the pipe leading to the filter sensor switch is not clogged.

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Hoover Savvy The red light for the dirt finder is on when pushing forward and the green light is on when pulling it back. This happens all the time. It’s like the dirt finder sensor isn’t working right. It seems to be picking up good and we keep the filter clean.
ANSWER : Does this happen at both Dirt Finder Sensitivity settings?

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